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V976 JAR

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,379 mi
Last recorded72,379 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 JAR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,379 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 72,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,812 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,895 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 59,621 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,350 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,309 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,657 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,158 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 38,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,259 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,024 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,434 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,272 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,588 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,609 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 16,609 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,196 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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V976 JAR is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,695 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V976 JAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V976 JAR registered?

V976 JAR is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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